Practical guidance on IT asset disposition, data destruction standards, compliance, and responsible e-waste handling.
NIST 800-88 is the modern standard. DoD 5220.22-M is legacy. Most organizations should be using NIST — here's why, and what the difference actually means for your IT assets.
HIPAA requires covered entities to properly destroy ePHI on retired devices — but the requirements are often misunderstood. Here's what healthcare organizations actually need to do.
A data center decommission has a lot of moving parts. This checklist covers every phase — from initial planning and asset inventory through data destruction, logistics, and final documentation.
Not all destruction certificates are created equal. Here's exactly what a proper certificate should contain — and the red flags that mean your documentation won't hold up in an audit.
Both are e-waste recycling certifications. But they differ in scope, stringency, and availability. Here's what each standard actually covers and how to decide what you need from your ITAD provider.